Explores the strange adaptations that have helped mammals survive, including earwax that helps whales hear better, the star-nosed mole's touch-sensing nose tentacles, and the venomous platypus.
"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Arctic wolves. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
"Contains four 32-page topics for engaged readers looking to learn more about the world around them--from sea life and nighttime animals to rain forest animals and baby animals! Children can also practice their reading skills and test their newfound knowledge with the included quizzes"--OCLC.
"Did you know that mammals are warm-blooded animals? African elephants are the largest land mammals. Discover these and other interesting facts in Mammals. Mammals is part of the new EYEDISCOVER collection of AV2 books"--From the publisher's web site.
"With their eerie howls and fierce hunting skills, wolves are fascinating creatures. These loyal pack animals are close relatives to man's best friend, dogs. Learn more about these proud hunters"--Provided by publisher.
Fifth-grader Ronnie and Ms. Lernin tour the Cenozoic Era, where they encounter three kinds of mammals--monotremes, marsupials, and placental mammals--and other animals with which they shared the Earth.
Photographs and text examine the world of mammals, depicting their development, feeding habits, courtship rituals, protective behavior, and physical adaptation to their various ways of life.
"[A] guide to spotting, discovering, and identifying bats, badgers, chipmunks, and hundreds of other mammals in and around your own backyard"--Publisher.
